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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Two ways of looking at Wales: The excitement of discovery and the sadness of loss. Maybe the written and oral memory does endure longer than bricks and mortar. montylitfest.com for tickets and info @itvcymruwales.bsky.social @calonbooks.bsky.social @serenbooks.bsky.social

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

People's place in the natural world is an intrinsic part of Monty Lit Fest. Cynan Jones, and @carwyngraves.bsky.social go with short stories and a look at a millennium of Welsh poetic tradition. Sat 12th June. With @anthonyshapland.bsky.social and @sionedwiliam.bsky.social montylitfest.com 🎫

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

V much looking forward to a lively *but chilled* Late Lounge with you and @rhysmwyn.bsky.social. Also with Jeb Loy Nichols in session 🎶 Friday 12th June, Montgomery 🍺🍷

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Sorry if you're missing out. Plenty else to see at montylitfest.com :)

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Only 20% of fiction written by women is bought by men? Chaps, sort yourselves out - you're missing out big time. Prize winners all round here at Monty Lit Fest, sir. @sophiehannah.bsky.social, Myfanwy Alexander, Elizabeth O'Connor & Sian Hughes. montylitfest.com. 12 - 14 June.

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Quite a bit of excitement surrounding @tomheap.bsky.social's visit to Monty Lit Fest. The "Countryfile" presenter will be discussing his book "Landsmart" with Fest fave, Adam Bedford, on Sun 14th June. montylitfest.com/?page_id=9207 @atlanticbooks.bsky.social

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Another sunny day with many of us taking cool walks by the river - our river Hafren or Severn. And she has such tales to tell. @sarahchave1.bsky.social will be sharing them with us and Jon Gower, a perennial Friend of the Festival! Saturday 13th June. 👇 montylitfest.com?page_id=9053

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Half term hols. Always a prompt to think about something new to entertain the family in coming weeks. How about some imagination and interactive sessions with top children's authors on 14th June? Here's @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social! 👀 @fireflypress.bsky.social montylitfest.com?page_id=9451

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

There's no stopping @sophiehannah.bsky.social Her new book of poetry and murder musical libretti is just the latest from the mistress of psychological mystery. Come and meet her at @montylitfest.bsky.social on 13th June montylitfest.com/?page_id=9266 @carcanet.bsky.social

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Are you ready to take the Alex Johnson time challenge and discover Wales through its feast of writing? @mikeparker.bsky.social finds out how brave Alex has been at Monty Lit Fest on June 13th 😆 montylitfest.com?page_id=9077 @calonbooks.bsky.social

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2026 Saturday - 3.30pm Alex Johnson

Find out what happens when an Englishman from the Welsh Marches decides to read a book from or about Wales every week for a year.

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Why the need to create? From sculpture and songs to gouache and hedgerows, our Monty Lit Fest authors find other outlets for this enigmatic impulse. Montgomery is a-buzz with artistic endeavour at the lit fest. Take a look at what else you can enjoy in our short blog montylitfest.com?p=10134

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Weekend's coming. Time to get the Vanished Wales box set on ITV X and immerse yourself in lost heritage. The Clywedog Dam story's in the most recent series. Come and meet presenter Adeola Dewis and producer Carwyn Jones at Monty Lit Fest montylitfest.com?page_id=9086 @serenbooks.bsky.social

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

@troopersnooks.bsky.social joins us at @montylitfest.bsky.social on June 14th. Come and join us for some top nature writing montylitfest.com?page_id=9221

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Calon @calonbooks.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

The programme for @montylitfest.bsky.social is now live! We are thrilled to have events with three Calon authors at this year's Monty Lit Fest! Follow the links below for more information 📚 View the full programme here: montylitfest.com?page_id=8929

Photo of Alex Johnson and book cover of My Year of Reading Welshly

Photo of Carwyn Graves and cover of Cynefin

Photo of Sarah Chave and cover of Hafren

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

@montylitfest.bsky.social presents magnificent fiction! Find out more at montylitfest.com @sophiehannah.bsky.social Elizabeth O'Connor, Myfanwy Alexander, Sian Hughes @picadorbooks.bsky.social @carcanet.bsky.social

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Wondered what it's like to take part in a literary festival? Myfanwy Alexander's two-minute blog will show you the view from the stage... montylitfest.com/?p=10051 Sesiwn #catfenthyg gyda Myfanwy: 14eg Mehefin 12yh montylitfest.com/?page_id=9379

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

www.facebook.com/share/r/17gB... for a quick look at this week's featured writers, take a look here or on montylitfest.com where you can find info, blogs and a link to our newsletter. And tickets of course!

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Something for teenage readers from the Children's Laureate for Wales, Nicola Davies Set in a world where animals and humans can share thoughts, "Skrimsli" is full of excitement and danger in a world of challenges Tickets and Ts&Cs at montylitfest.com?page_id=9558 @fireflypress.bsky.social

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2026 Mini Fest: 1.45pm Nicola Davies

Hear from the author of Skrimsli and The Song That Sings Us, Nicola Davies, Children’s Laureate Wales.

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Two writing workshops you need to know about, both at Monty Lit Fest "Writing Short Stories" with Cynan Jones (The Dig, Stillicide, The Long Dry, Pulse) "Writing Ourselves" with lola Ynyr, winner Llyfr Y Flwyddyn 2025 for "Camu" Strictly limited places. More info and booking at montylitfest.com

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

To find out more about the culture of his new home, @alexjohnsonwrites.bsky.social chose one item a week from a selection of C20th Welsh novels, poetry and non-fiction. Curious to know what he picked? Come and ask him in June... montylitfest.com?page_id=9077 @uniwalespress.bsky.social

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Just heard first cuckoo of the year! What is it about animals that makes us feel better? @jaygriffithsd.bsky.social explains all at Monty Lit Fest in June. Tickets and more info: montylitfest.com?page_id=9181 for tickets and more info @penguinbooksuk.bsky.social Sponsored by Trefaldwyn Vets

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Lovely evening. Windows open. "Late Day Peaks" playing in the living room A reminder to get tickets for the Lit Fest Late Lounge. The definitive look at the story of the Manics. @keithcameron2.bsky.social with @rhysmwyn.bsky.social montylitfest.com?page_id=9008 @whiterabbitbooks.bsky.social

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2026 Friday - 8pm Late Lounge

The story of the Manic Street Preachers told through 168 of their songs.

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

A thousand years of Wales's poetic tradition to help us understand nature and our own place in it? Always popular at Monty Lit Fest, Carwyn Graves tells Sioned Wiliam how words help us open our eyes as to how we fit into a bigger picture. montylitfest.com?page_id=9069 🎫🎟 @calonbooks.bsky.social

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2026 Saturday - 2.30pm Carwyn Graves

The new book from the author of the much-loved Welsh Food Stories and Tir.

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We love a brand new book! Sian Hughes, our Booker Prize lister, gives us a raw, exhilarating, funny tale of recovery from your own family. Different from "Pearl" but just as impactful. Take a look at montylitfest.com?page_id=9173

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2026 Sunday - 11.30am Sian Hughes

A welcome Monty Lit Fest return for Sian Hughes, who'll be telling us about her new novel.

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Jaded with the weekend telly offer? Give "Vanished Wales" a go. Five series on heritage we've lost in living memory www.itv.com/watch/vanished-wales/10a1699 Meet the presenter and producer at Monty Lit Fest in June. Tickets montylitfest.com @itvcymruwales.bsky.social @serenbooks.bsky.social

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Tickets for this are aleady flying out. No wonder, we all need some joyous flamboyance at the moment. Great stories, fashion, art and controversy from Zandra Rhodes and @andrewlogan.bsky.social Tickets and full details at montylitfest.com. The FOMO is real @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We love our nature and farming at Monty Lit Fest . Sometimes they need a bit of help. Enter Adam Alexander, the Indiana Jones of fruit and veg! @theseeddetective.bsky.social is on a quest to save our heritage produce. Chelsea Green Publishing Tickets and programme details at montylitfest.com

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

BBC "Countryfile"'s @tomheap.bsky.social tours the British countryside, meeting the farmers, scientists, conservationists and warehouse managers solving the most pressing challenges facing our countryside. Tickets and full programme details at montylitfest.com @atlanticbooks.bsky.social

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Emma Rea at Machynlleth Library, another Minifest author celebrating a new book. Young readers know Emma from her "Top Dog" (set in Montgomeryshire) on KS2 book lists, so why not bring them to meet her at Monty Mini Fest in June? Tickets and info at montylitfest.com @fireflypress.bsky.social

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

It's Publication Day for FRESH, a lively collection of poems for primary school-age children by @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social Come and meet Rhiannon at Monty Minifest on June 14th. Children free with accompanying adult Tickets and full info at montylitfest.com @fireflypress.bsky.social

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The wisdom of a thousand years of nature poetry with @carwyngraves.bsky.social . Another beautiful book from a festival favourite. With @sionedplaid.bsky.social at Monty Lit Fest this June. Tickets and full programme at montylitfest.com @calonbooks.bsky.social @uniwalespress.bsky.social

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Montgomeryshire's own Severn/Hafren. So much more than a Tik Tok snap. @sarahchave1.bsky.social shares Sabrina's many stories and the crucial importance of rivers with Jon Gower - and us - at Monty Lit Fest in June. Tickets and full programme details at montylitfest.com. @calonbooks.bsky.social

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Happy International Women's Day/Diwrnod Rhyngwadol y Merched Hapus. If you're interested in the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, take a look at some of this year's Monty Lit Fest writers

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Not long to go! Team and individual tickets from montylitfest.com

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Happy World Book Day/Diwrnod y Llyfr Hapus. Who will you be dressing up as? Here are some ideas from our Monty Minifest authors! Details of our festival for children on June 14th at montylitfest.com @fireflypress.bsky.social

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Our 2026 Programme is ready! We're launching it with an Extra Fiendish Festival Quiz on Friday 13th March, Mongomery Town Hall Marcus Berkmann is back with one of our most popular events. (Space strictly limited) Tickets montylitfest.com - and see the summer programme!

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Out with a 168 bangers in our 12 Books of Christmas series. One for the Manic Street Preachers fans: the definitive story of the band and the feature of our Late Lounge in 2026. Nadolig Llawen from us all at @montylitfest.bsky.social and the Bookshop, Montgomery. @whiterabbitbooks.bsky.social

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Our last fiction suggestion in our 12 Books of Christmas, and what a joy it is! Cosy crime - but not as we know it - from the best-selling master of pitch-perfect observation and droll satire. A 2025 Festival hit and flying off the shelves at the Bookshop, Montgomery @penguinbooksuk.bsky.social

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Back to non-fiction in our 12 Books of Christmas. Accompanying the ITV series, this book explores lost heritage in Wales. Carwyn will join us at Monty Lit Fest 2026 and the book's available at the Bookshop, Montgomery. Christmas is coming... @itvnews.bsky.social @serenbooks.bsky.social

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

The latest novel from the multi-award winning literary giant. A devastating secret told through eleven letters that paint a portrait of a marriage. A great hit at the 2025 Fest, this had to make our 12 Books of Christmas list, on sale at the Bookshop, Montgomery @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Animals play a role in every level of healing, guiding us in creating a healthier, fairer and kinder way of living. Just the gift for the animal lover in your life. One of our 12 Books of Christmas available from the Bookshop, Montgomery. Come and see Jay Griffiths @montylitfest.bsky.social 2026

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Un diwrnod daw gŵr Cath adref i'r fferm a datgan ei fod yn ei gadael i fynd i fyw at amgylcheddwraig. Nofel ddoniol, grafog sy'n portreadu bywyd cefn gwlad ar ei orau a'i waethaf gan ffefryn yr Ŵyl ac ar werth yn Siop Lyfrau, Trefaldwyn, ac un o'n 12 Llyfr Nadolig

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Zandra Rhodes's "Iconic: My Life in Fashion in 50 Objects" makes our 12 Books of Christmas list just for being fabulous. Read the life story of the era-defining designer told through mementos collected over the years – and meet the fashion icon herself at @montylitfest.bsky.social in

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Big thank you to #MontyCrier and #ChirburyCrier for this shout out for our 12 Books of Christmas. All available at the Bookshop, Montgomery of course

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Back to fiction and a Fest favourite who had to be on our 12 Books of Christmas list. We're cheating a bit as we want you to read "The King's Mother" - and "Cecily"! @anniegarthwaite.bsky.social 's magnificent take on the women of the Wars of the Roses. From The Bookshop, Montgomery

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Our 12 Books of Christmas include non-fiction works by guests at Monty Lit Fest 2026 🤓. Sarah Chave's "Hafren" is a myth and nature-filled journey along our own river Severn from the hills of mid-Wales to the Bristol Channel, from the source to the sea. On sale at The Bookshop, Montgomery Wales

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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

While we wait for Sian Hughes's "No Such Thing As Monday" (out April) we still can't get "Pearl" out of our minds. An extraordinary story of realisation dawning One of our 12 Books of Christmas - at The Bookshop, Montgomery and a hint of what's to come at Monty Lit Fest 2026...

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